hi room

I have been aluminium welding for the same company from school for 17 yrs, and over the last 12 mths have been doing little jobs on the side i.e classic bike restoration, casTing repairs, aluminium intercoolers,battery boxes,water boxes.
And the idea of starting up on my own really excites me. the problem is i struggle on the hourly rate and most the time get taken for a ride, is there anyone out there in this position and could help me out on this matter. also does anybody have any good business ideas involving mobile aluminium welding

thanks

nig

nige